Apparently, it is finally happening. Sony has confirmed that the Horizon Zero Dawn film actually exists, and as of now, the script is complete. Filming is anticipated to take place in 2026, and if all goes according to plan, the film will premiere in theaters in 2027. After years of trying out this game, the fact that Aloy’s story will soon come to the big screen got me hyped.
For those who have never played it, Horizon Zero Dawn is among the best games of all time for PlayStation. It is a production of Guerrilla Games and was first launched in 2017. The world of this game is crazy cool-it is a post-apocalyptic Earth taken over by nature, and huge mechanical animals roam around. The mix of tribal life and old technology made it so unique from any other game I’ve played. It has sold over 30 million copies to date, and yes, it totally deserves it.
Sony has been really active in turning a lot of its games into films over the past years. We’ve seen Uncharted and Gran Turismo, both rather successful, so it’s not a surprise that Sony is finally getting around to making this particular game a feature film. There are claims that the movie has been quietly under development for several years, but with the story completed, things are really moving along in production. It’s no longer a mere rumor.
I still remember traversing those enormous landscapes as Aloy for the first time. The game’s depiction of those giant ruins engulfed in vines, those robotic creatures that could render you asunder in seconds, and the story about finding your identity all made a great impact. If even half that emotion can be found in the film, it will be something special.
As of now, nothing has been confirmed about the casting or who will be behind the director’s chair. But with the script complete, we can expect names to start popping up pretty soon. Personally, I’m curious as to who they’ll pick to portray Aloy. She’s such a strong character, and whoever inherits that role will definitely have their work cut out for them in bringing her to life.
Those who are closely associated with the project have said that it will capture the looks and the story that made the games famous. That juxtaposition between tribal life and crumbling, futuristic technology will probably remain a main focus. It is one of the coolest things in this world, which shows how humans enter into a relationship with technology, but also that it can break down.
Besides, there’s even some indication that a new installment in the Horizon franchise might be on the way. There’s even been talk of a multiplayer version. If a movie launches in 2027, then the timing would probably coincide with releasing brand-new Horizon content, which is perfect for keeping the buzz among fans alive. It seems like Sony wants to build this whole connected network of games, shows, and movies to keep these stories alive for a long time.
Now, such a film usually requires a lot of effects and takes time before it gets to the theaters. Not all of them come out as per initial promises. But setting a date for 2027 gives them quite a number of years to go about polishing things. Once the filming begins, one can expect updates of behind-the-scenes pictures, casting news, and perhaps even a teaser.
Honestly wish they wouldn’t spoil the magic of Horizon, which is the mystery and emotional storyline along with those mind-bending mechanical beasts. Watching them come to life on the big screen is going to be crazy. For hours, I would just sit in the game and watch the sun set over the metal beasts, thinking how it would look like in a real movie, and now it’s really coming true.
To mix the emotional pull of the game with some epic-looking visuals would probably make this one of the greatest game-to-movie adaptations of all time. Aloy’s story deserves that.
Can’t wait to see those machines come to life for the second time this time around, not on a console but on the big screen. You may also be interested in: Is Ghost of Yōtei Done? Sucker Punch Teases Possible DLC
